Planning application
5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Refurbishment of the existing shopfront, new fascia signage, installation of a mechanical extract ventilation system with a high-level rear extract flue.
As published by the council, reference 26/02795/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02795/FUL
- Type
- Planning Permission
- Status
- Awaiting Assessment
- Received
- 3 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Southside/Newington
- Parish
- Southside
- Decision by
- Local Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- EH8 9BH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jul 2026
Received by City of Edinburgh
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6 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 28 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
City of Edinburgh took a median of 38 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
1 document on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with City of Edinburgh for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH
89% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul
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Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs -
37 - 41 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE
89% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
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Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs -
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89% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec
Replacing windows on like for like basis with timber sash and case windows 1 over 1 double glazing slim profile.
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs -
2F1 2 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH
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Decided Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs -
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86% historically approved · decision due ~22 May
Request for a Planning Section 50 Certificate (Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005).
Awaiting decision -
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